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#Same-Sex Marriage
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
Church or ministers won't have to provide same-sex marriage in the North under proposed law
Amnesty International said: “If a church wishes to offer weddings to same-sex couples of faith, then the law should not get in the way.”
# same-sex-marriage - Monday 13 January, 2020
From today, same-sex marriage is now legally recognised in the North
The first marriage ceremonies should take place in February.
# same-sex-marriage - Sunday 15 December, 2019
US Hallmark TV channel pulls ads with brides kissing after conservative pressure
The controversy from the ads was a distraction, a spokeswoman for the channel said.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 22 October, 2019
Same-sex marriage legalised and abortion decriminalised in Northern Ireland
The British government has assumed responsibility for introducing regulations to provide access to abortion by next April.
Explainer: Why can't same-sex couples in Northern Ireland get married until next year?
The first ceremonies could take place on the week of Valentine’s Day 2020.
# same-sex-marriage - Monday 21 October, 2019
'What we have in Ireland is not equal': Same-sex parents call for more legal rights to their children
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
Explainer: Why are some Northern Irish MLAs returning to Stormont?
Other parties are calling the return to Stormont a ‘stunt’.
# same-sex-marriage - Thursday 11 July, 2019
'The DUP didn't want this, but some will be relieved': What happens now in Northern Ireland?
These votes have been a long-time coming – but make the return of power-sharing much less likely.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Same-sex marriage and abortion to be legalised in North if no power-sharing by 21 October
Amendments relating to same-sex marriage and abortion were passed in the House of Commons today.
# same-sex-marriage - Friday 17 May, 2019
Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to pass legislation for same-sex marriage
Debate is ongoing over what, if any, provisions will be made for same-sex couples to adopt.
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 19 December, 2018
Cuba to scrap same-sex marriage language from new constitution, official says
The decision was made despite public support nationwide for the reform.
# same-sex-marriage - Sunday 9 September, 2018
Homosexuality can still mean the death penalty in many countries
A look at LGBT rights across the world.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
Top EU court rules same-sex partners have residency rights in landmark case
The ruling means same-sex partners of EU citizens have the right to live in any member state, even in countries that do not recognise gay marriage.
# same-sex-marriage - Monday 14 May, 2018
Comedian John Bishop called for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the North of Ireland
Bishop recently paid a visit to Northern Ireland and learned “a real lesson”.
# same-sex-marriage - Thursday 29 March, 2018
Number of Roman Catholic marriages reducing but it's still the most popular type of ceremony
The average age of grooms in Ireland is 36, while the average age of brides is 34.
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 28 March, 2018
Taoiseach says it would be appropriate for Pope to visit survivors of Catholic Church abuse in Ireland
The government will tell the Vatican that families ‘of all shapes and forms’ should be celebrated during Pope’s Irish visit
Northern Ireland same-sex marriage bill passes first stage in House of Lords
Northern Ireland remains the only part of the UK where same-sex marriage is still banned.
# same-sex-marriage - Friday 9 February, 2018
Bermuda becomes first in the world to legalise and then repeal same-sex marriage
Theresa May has said she is “seriously disappointed” in the decision from the British overseas territory.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 9 January, 2018
Gay couples marry in midnight ceremonies across Australia
Marriage equality became law on 9 December with overwhelming support in Parliament.
# same-sex-marriage - Thursday 7 December, 2017
'What a day for love, for equality': Australia passes same-sex marriage bill in landslide vote
Only a handful of politicians voted against the law change.
# same-sex-marriage - Monday 4 December, 2017
Australian MP proposes during same-sex marriage debate in House of Representatives
Tim Wilson has reportedly been engaged to Ryan Bolger for nine years.
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 15 November, 2017
'This means everything': Massive celebrations as Australians vote for same-sex marriage
61% of Australians have voted in favour of same-sex marriage.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 10 October, 2017
An Irish woman in a same-sex marriage has two little girls - but only one can get an Irish passport
It’s down to what’s written on their birth certs.
# same-sex-marriage - Friday 22 September, 2017
Former Australian leader 'headbutted' on heated same-sex marriage campaign trail
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is a prominent opponent of the campaign for same-sex marriage in Australia.
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
Wallabies star Folau 'respects all people' but 'will not support' same-sex marriage
Australia star Israel Folau’s refusal to support gay marriage led to a mixed reaction from the public on social media.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 12 September, 2017
Australia is voting on same-sex marriage - but it's not as straightforward as our referendum
There’s support for a change – but the process begins with a non-binding postal vote.
# same-sex-marriage - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Northern Ireland's ban on same-sex marriage does NOT breach human rights
A Belfast court made the ruling this afternoon.
# same-sex-marriage - Monday 14 August, 2017
An Australian MP caused major eye-rolls after suggesting that people in same-sex marriages are just 'mates'
It really raises the question of whether same-sex marriage referendums are ethical.
# same-sex-marriage - Saturday 5 August, 2017
Varadkar says it's 'only a matter of time' before North legalises same-sex marriage
The Taoiseach made the comments at a gay pride event in Belfast today.
# same-sex-marriage - Thursday 13 July, 2017
Malta votes to legalise same-sex marriage
Malta, the EU’s smallest nation, becomes the bloc’s 15th member to legalise same-sex unions.
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 21 June, 2017
Arlene Foster's letter to Scottish government about same-sex marriage released
Last week Foster said she had no recollection of the letter.
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
Taiwan to become first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage
“I’m leaping with joy like a bird,” one person said. Activists have fought for almost 30 years for gay marriage equality.
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 19 April, 2017
Leader of Liberal Democrats won't say if he thinks being gay is a sin
Tim Farron’s comments have been criticised by some, but others have defended him.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 11 October, 2016
Australian opposition blocks marriage equality vote due to divisive debate it would cause
The Labor Party says the debate surrounding a referendum could be harmful to those in same-sex relationships and their families.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 2 August, 2016
The artist behind Dublin's marriage equality mural is back with a piece for Belfast Pride
Joe Caslin’s mural in Dublin was one of the iconic images of last year’s referendum.
# same-sex-marriage - Sunday 22 May, 2016
The day that Ireland changed forever
One year on from the historic same-sex marriage referendum, key figures from both sides share their memories.
# same-sex-marriage - Monday 25 April, 2016
Former US senator (90) set to marry his same-sex partner
Harris Wofford had previously been married to a woman for almost 50 years.
# same-sex-marriage - Friday 11 March, 2016
# same-sex-marriage - Wednesday 9 March, 2016
Don't Tell The Bride's first same-sex wedding has a 1916 theme
This is gonna be great.
# same-sex-marriage - Tuesday 16 February, 2016
Manny Pacquiao apologises after comments that gay couples are 'worse than animals'
The boxer was speaking ahead of May elections in the Philippines.
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Poll: Are live debates influencing how you'll vote in the General Election?
WE’RE JUST 11 days out from poll day for the General Election.
Last night, the seven leaders from the main political parties took part in RTÉ’s first live TV debate of the campaign.
The leaders of political parties which included – Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar, Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, Green Party’s Eamon Ryan, People Before Profit’s Richard Boyd Barrett, Labour’s Brendan Howlin and Roísín Shortall of the Social Democrats – clashed over housing, pensions, crime and taxation.
This debate came after Varadkar and Martin went head-to-head on Virgin Media One last week.
So, today we want to know: Are live debates influencing how you’ll vote in the General Election?
Poll Results:
No (7264)
Yes (2594)
I'm not sure / no opinion (572)
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Wedding prayers and toasts can sound so beautiful in Irish, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
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